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🧸 Product UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC EE December 12, 2025

Shenzhen Zhuoxin Technology Co. Ltd — Magnetic Effect Chess Intelligence Strategy Game

Magnetic chess game. Product sold online, in particular via GreenStone Shop and TikTok.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Shenzhen Zhuoxin Technology Co. Ltd — Magnetic Effect Chess Intelligence Strategy Game
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Toys
Hazard
The toy contains small magnets with a magnetic flux index greater than the maximum permitted level. If a child swallows the small magnets, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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71 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 27, 2026
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What is this? This is a chess game with small magnets inside the pieces. The magnets are too strong.

What's happening? The magnets could come loose. If a child swallows them, they can stick together inside the body and cause serious harm.

Does this affect me? This toy may be sold in the UK and other places. Children under 3 are most at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy contains small magnets with a magnetic flux index greater than the maximum permitted level. If a child swallows the small magnets, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 12, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10095457

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Shenzhen Zhuoxin Technology Co. Ltd — Magnetic Effect Chess Intelligence Strategy Game. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy contains small magnets with a magnetic flux index greater than the maximum permitted level. If a child swallows the small magnets, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforatio...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 12, 2025 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: UNITED KINGDOM IN RESPEC and Estonia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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